Unpredictable weather leaves Nakuru residents guessing
Rainy day in Nakuru
We are still trying to recover from what I am calling “The Great Weather Betrayal” after temperatures dramatically shifted from January’s frying-pan heat to February’s unexpected freezer mode all within a matter of weeks.
In January, the sun showed absolutely no mercy. Streets shimmered, tempers flared, and we perfected the art of avoiding sweating through their entire wardrobe before 11 a.m. However, just as everyone had adjusted to carrying water bottles, February arrived with what feels suspiciously like a personal vendetta.
Suddenly and without issuing even a warning the weather flipped the script.
One day you were sleeping lightly; the next, you’re negotiating with your blanket at 5 a.m. about whether leaving bed is truly necessary. As a matter of fact, we have to admit we were completely unprepared for this cold ambush.
Heavy jackets that had been banished to the back of wardrobes are now being dusted off with urgency. Warm boots, last seen during a dramatic cold season long forgotten, have made a triumphant return to the streets.
Moreover, the mornings have become especially suspicious. It looks dark. It feels dark. It is probably still dark. Consequently, alarms are being snoozed with dangerous confidence.
Meanwhile, fashion choices have taken a dramatic turn. Yesterday’s light dresses and short sleeves have been replaced with layered outfits that resemble emergency survival gear.
It is a seasonal shift. However, it feels like a climate mood swings. Nevertheless, life must go on. And so, as we swap sunglasses for scarves and iced drinks for steaming mugs of tea, one thing remains certain in Nakuru, you must always be ready for anything, including weather with commitment issues.